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Bess (fl. 1944-) Poem

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1676 Author/Creator: Bess (fl. 1944-) Place Written: s.l. Type: Poem Date: 18 February 1944 Pagination: 1 p. ; 16 x 23.8 cm. Order a Copy

A poem about how busy Bess is "here I am again Moe/Always on the go Moe..."

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2/18/44

Here I am again Moe
Always on the go, Moe,
Haven't had a time to sit,
On the throne, or even spit,
Anywhere I wash my face
I'm running myself an even race.
Have you ever felt like that!
Haven't even time to put on a hat?
Well, I know that you have dear
So I'll stop-and sit on my
rear.

Bess

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